Deputy State Court Administrator - Human Resources

Summary Statement

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is seeking an experienced and strategic human resource professional to serve as the Deputy State Court Administrator – Human Resources (DSCA-HR). Reporting to the State Court Administrator, this senior-level position serves as the Judicial Branch’s Chief Human Resources Administrator and provides strategic leadership for a statewide workforce operating across multiple courts and non-judicial agencies.

The DSCA-HR is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive, centralized human resources strategy that supports the mission, integrity, and operational excellence of the Judicial Branch. This position provides oversight of workforce planning, compensation administration, labor and employee relations, organizational development, recruitment and retention, employee training, policy development, performance management, workplace investigations, and classification and compensation initiatives.

The successful candidate will serve as the principal advisor to Judicial Branch leadership on complex workforce matters, oversee administration of multiple collective bargaining agreements and compensation plans, collaborate with executive leadership on workforce and budget planning, and lead initiatives that promote consistency, accountability, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness throughout the Judicial Branch.

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

• Knowledge of Budget Management.
• Knowledge and/or experience supporting training management, training administration, employee development, organizational development, or human resource systems.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here:

• Provide senior leadership for all human resources functions across the Judicial Branch, ensuring alignment with the strategic goals and mission of the organization.
• Develop and implement branch wide workforce planning strategies that support organizational growth, succession planning, operational efficiency, and long-term workforce sustainability.
• Direct the development, implementation, and administration of centralized human resources policies, programs, and procedures in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, collective bargaining agreements, and Judicial Branch policies.
• Oversee compensation administration, including salary analyses, advanced salary recommendations, classification studies, pay plan administration, position management, and compensation equity initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership and fiscal staff to forecast personnel costs, monitor expenditures, and support budget development.
• Direct organizational reviews of position classifications, reporting structures, and workforce alignment to ensure appropriate classification, operational effectiveness, and compliance with established standards.
• Serve as the Judicial Branch's senior advisor on labor and employee relations, including collective bargaining, contract administration, grievance resolution, and disciplinary matters.
• Provide strategic guidance to leadership regarding complex employee relations issues, workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and risk management.
• Develop and oversee branch wide learning, leadership development, compliance training, and professional development initiatives that enhance employee performance, engagement, and retention.
• Analyze workforce trends, compensation data, recruitment metrics, and organizational performance to develop recommendations that improve operational effectiveness and support informed decision-making.
• Represent the Chief Justice as the Judicial Branch designee on the State Employee Benefits Committee (SEBC), providing expertise on employee benefits, healthcare…